Forestry & Tree Felling Lecturer - Flexible Hours

Wiltshire College & University Centre; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPDOpport

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Adult Learning Courses is seeking a Tree Felling Lecturer for variable hours to deliver practical forestry, arboriculture, and chainsaw safety sessions to adult learners. Courses run across Lackham Campus and other college sites as required, typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, subject to learner demand and program needs.

We welcome experienced tree fellers, arborists, forestry workers, and land-based professionals who want to share expertise

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in forestry, arboriculture, land-based studies, or a related subject, and/or significant relevant industry experience.
• Relevant practical experience in tree felling, forestry operations, or arboriculture.
• Appropriate chainsaw, tree felling, and forestry qualifications for the practical activities being taught.
• A strong understanding of risk assessment, personal protective equipment, equipment safety, and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of tree biology, woodland management, and environmental considerations.
• The ability to explain technical information clearly and support learners with different levels of experience.
• A commitment to safe working practices and responsible forestry management.
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to teach at Salisbury Campus and other college sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging tree felling, forestry, and arboriculture sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, and learning resources for adult learners.
• Teach the principles of tree assessment, site preparation, and planning forestry operations.
• Develop learners' understanding of chainsaw safety, equipment maintenance, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Explain tree biology, woodland management, and environmental considerations.
• Introduce safe working procedures, hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency planning.

Skills

Tree felling

Forestry operations

Arboriculture

Safety training

Adult education

Lesson planning

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in forestry/arboriculture

Significant industry experience

Tools

Chainsaw qualifications

Job description

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Adult Learning Courses is seeking a Tree Felling Lecturer for variable hours to deliver practical forestry, arboriculture, and chainsaw safety sessions to adult learners. Courses run across Lackham Campus and other college sites as required, typically around 3 hours per week over 10 weeks, subject to learner demand and program needs.

We welcome experienced tree fellers, arborists, forestry workers, and land-based professionals who want to share expertise